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February 23, 2015
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Featured Stories
Arts, Entertainment & Events
Deals & Promos
Announcements
'Know Snow' Info
Meetings
BID Ambassador Services & Links
City Services
Construction & Utility Work Updates
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This Week's Featured Event
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Meet Child Prodigy Artist Autumn de Forest at The Ritz-Carlton Exhibit on
Feb. 27th
Young art prodigy Autumn de Forest, 13, will be in Boston for the first time on Friday, Feb. 27th for a special exhibition of her work at The Ritz-Carlton Boston Common (10 Avery St.).
 | | "Little Girl Big World" |
The Las Vegas native has set the art world on fire with several of her original masterpieces being sold to numerous galleries.
"I am so thrilled to come to Boston... I want to go the Peabody (Museum), and the ICA, too," said de Forest. "I am working on a special piece that I want to donate to the people of Boston to remind them that we love them, and we stood together with them during their tragedy (Boston Marathon bombing) last year." Click here for Boston Magazine's coverage of de Forest's.
 | | Park West Gallery (in Michigan) CEO Albert Scaglione and Autumn de Forest. Park West Galleries has invited the public to an exhibition of de Forest's work at The Ritz-Carlton in Boston. |
De Forest will be exhibiting her work at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common with a live art presentation at 10 am. A preview of her work and live auction will follow. Call 844-643-7506 for more info. RSVPing is required by clicking here. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Learn About Egg Tempera Painting and Painting on Silk
Three downtown businesses are teaming together for a free artist reception, snacks, and a lecture about "Egg Tempera Painting and Painting on Solk - In History and Today!" on Tuesday, Feb. 24th.
The Artists Crossing Gallery (431 Washington St.) is hosting a free reception at 5 pm with snacks donated by Stoddard's Fine Food & Ale, at which you can peruse and purchase a wide variety of works by local artists. At 6 pm head to the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.) to learn about the fascinating histories and contemporary uses of silk and egg tempera painting for local artists with firsthand experience with the media. This event is free and open to the public. |
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Stay Warm Inside While Viewing the Griffin Museum Exhibit 'SKY' at Lafayette City Center Passageway
Get out of the cold and stay warm while viewing
"SKY" a new Griffin Museum exhibit on display for free at the Lafayette City Center Passageway (2 Avenue de Lafayette).
 | | "Buoy 2014" by Yorgos Efthymiadis |
The following is the curator's statement about the exhibit: "Since ancient times Man has been mesmerized by the sky. It has inspired us. We've written poems and sung about it, and danced by it. Before understanding, we prayed to it and feared it. Life and tragedy spring from it. We measure our goals against it (sky high) and solve problems because of it (blue skying). The possibilities in life are endless because of it (the sky's the limit)." wrote Paula Tognarelli, executive director and curator of the Griffin Museum of Photography. Click here for the full statement and more info about the exhibit.
The Lafayette City Center Passageway links the Downtown Boston Macy's with the Hyatt Regency Boston, and is open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm. This is the fourth exhibit curated by the Griffin Museum at the Passageway. The exhibit is open to the public through April 19th.
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Classical Works at King's Chapel's Free Tuesday Noon Recitals
King's Chapel (58 Tremont St.) hosts free music recitals every Tuesday at 12:15 pm. On Tuesday, Feb. 24th the North Shore Chamber Music Duo will perform works by Bach, Sibelius, Gli�re, and Manas.
On Tuesday, March 3rd, violinist Dorian Bandy will perform works by Biber, Tartini and more. Each recital is about 30 to 40 minutes. Click here for more info about King's Chapel's Tuesday recitals.
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245th Boston Massacre Commemoration and Reenactment on March 7th
The Old State House (206 Washington St.) will be buzzing on Saturday, March 7th commemorating the 245th anniversary of the Boston Massacre.
The reenactment will take place outside of the Old State House at 7 pm and is free to attend.
There will be several different events throughout the day. "Little Redcoats and Little Rabblerousers" will take place at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm for free and will teach what life was like for Bostonians and British soldiers in Boston leading up to the Massacre. "Blood on the Snow" is at 11 am and 2 pm and is free with admission to the museum. Actors will delve into the choices that faced British Acting Governor Thomas Hutchinson in the aftermath of the Massacre. "The Trial of the Century" will take place at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm and will feature actors portraying John Adams and Josiah Quincy defend British soldiers accused of murdering five Bostonians at the Massacre. Audience members are invited to act as witnesses and jurors. This event is free with admission to the museum.
Admission to the museum is $10 for adults and children younger than 18 are free. |
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Celebrate Black History Month with the Freedom Trail Foundation's African-American Patriots Tour
What would 18th-century African-American patriot Crispus Attucks tell of his life story and rebellion in pre-Revolutionary Boston? Learn about Attucks and more through the Freedom Trail Foundation's African-American Patriots Tour during February.
February is Black History Month and the Freedom Trail Foundation is offering African-American Patriots Tours to the public on Saturdays and Sundays at 12:45 pm. Base price for February public tour is $14 for adults (includes $1 donation to the Freedom Trail Preservation Fund); $12 students/seniors; $8 children (under 12). Online general admission tickets are good for this tour. Click here for more information and tickets. |
'Know Snow' Resources for Boston
To aid everyone during this historical winter the BID created a "Know Snow" website page full of information and resources to help you navigate this snowy winter.
BID ambassadors continue to work round the clock to clear crosswalks, handicapped ramps, storm drains fire hydrants, and big belly receptacles.
If you have a question about snow removal in the BID please call the BID's dispatch line at 617-261-0066. For general citywide info please call the Mayor's hotline at 617-635-4500.
We would like to thank everyone who has helped in this monumental effort. But as a friendly reminder, property owners are required to remove snow, ice, and slush from their abutting sidewalks and curb ramps within three hours after snowfall has ended. Please visit here for all City of Boston snow removal guidelines, including the system of fines for violators.
MBTA: Click here for updates from the MBTA about service for subway lines, trolleys, buses, and commuter rails.
Logan Airport: Travelers are encouraged to check with their airline for up-to-date flight information. Click here for a list of all airlines at Boston Logan Airport and their contact info.
Trash & Recycling: Click here for City of Boston trash and recycling information and to learn what day your collection is on. Click here to report a missed pick-up. For property and business owners - please contact your trash hauler or check the city web site for residential pick up times.
Hotels/Lodging: Click here for a BID link to local hotels.
Parking Garages: Click here for a BID link to local parking garages open for public parking.
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BID Ambassador Services & Links
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BID Ambassadors Provide Walking Escorts 24 Hours a Day in Downtown
The Downtown Boston BID Ambassadors provide hospitality services seven days a week, nearly 24 hours a day, creating a welcoming environment for everyone. BID Ambassadors provide walking escorts all day or night - they'll even tote an umbrella if it's snowing!
Please call 617-261-0066 to arrange an escort or for other BID Ambassador services. Please call 20 to 30 minutes prior to desired escort. You can also email [email protected], which is encouraged.
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Additional BID Ambassador Services
- Making sure handicapped ramps are not obstructed and storm drain openings are not clogged by snow or ice.
- Cleaning and powerwashing in Downtown Boston during warm weather.
- Landscaping, watering flowers during warm weather.
- Remove litter and graffiti
- Friendly, welcoming downtown presence: helping visitors with directions, notifying fire and police personnel of incidents, etc.
- Contact [email protected] for more.
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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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Floor by Floor, Millennium Tower Going Up and More
Downtown Boston is continually transforming, with new buildings rising, as well as transportation projects taking place underground and at street level. Looking for the latest updates on developments, construction, sidewalk closings, and more? Click here. 
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Big Night Entertainment Helping Restaurants with #DigOutDineOut
Kevin Long, executive chef and partner for Big Night Entertainment, which includes GEM (42 Province St.,) has created the #DigOutDineOut hashtag on social media to build support for the restaurant industry and offer deals for customers.
"These historic storms have walloped Boston and buried us in snow, but we are hardy New Englanders," said Long. "We all may compete, but we also band together to support each other in times of need. We are all in this together and these deals are a great way for us all to start to bounce back."
At GEM all-week long deals include $1 oysters and $3 Stella Artois drafts. The Merchant (60 Franklin St.) is offering a free appetizer with every two entrees purchased from 4 pm until closing.
Click here for #DigOutDineOut's Facebook page for more restaurant deals throughout Boston. Click here for #DigOutDineOut's Twitter feed. |
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Boston Ballet's 'Lady of the Camellias' Debuts at Opera House Feb. 26th
"Lady of the Camellias" debuts at the Boston Opera House on Feb. 26th. Based on Alexander Dumas' 19th-century French novel and set to music by Frederic Chopin, the story follows the tragic affair of Marguerite, one of Paris' most sought-after courtesans, and Armand, a young gentleman from the country. Boston Ballet's staging of Caniparoli's Camellias celebrates the 20th anniversary of the work.
After the Sat., Feb. 28th show there will be post-performance opportunity to meet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen and hear his insights on the evening's program.
This informal discussion is free for all of the evening's ticket holders and is held at Boston Opera House immediately following the 7:30 pm performance.
The show is running from Feb. 26th through March 8th. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Rockland Trust Acquisition Fulfills Long Quest to Serve Boston
With Rockland Trust's $139 million purchase of Peoples Federal Savings Bank on Feb. 20th the Trust now has a foot in the state's economic and cultural capital. And for Rockland Trust's chief executive it's been a long time coming.
 | | Chris Oddleifson, the chief executive of Rockland Trust, said the bank has wanted to be in the Boston market for a long time. (Globe photo by Barry Chin) |
"Rockland Trust has been thinking about Boston and doing business in Boston for a very long time, but we just couldn't pull the trigger," said Chris Oddleifson to The Boston Globe. "The acquisitions that we do are the ones that meet our financial-return criteria. Peoples Federal is the one that met our financial criteria - we were able to strike a deal at terms that work for us."
The deal was scheduled to close at the end of Friday, and Rockland Trust signs were expected to go up this past weekend. Including People Federal, Rockland will have 87 branches and nearly $7 billion in assets. The four Peoples Federal branches will be Rockland's first retail locations in Boston. Although those will be Rockland's first retail locations, the Trust opened an investment and commercial loan office at 101 Arch St. (same office building as the BID) two years ago.
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Celebrate The Merchant's One-Year Anniversary with Delicious Deals
Celebrate The Merchant's (60 Franklin St.) first anniversary in Downtown Crossing with tasty deals. From Feb. 27th through March 1st The Merchant is offering $1 oysters each night from 4 pm to close, as well as a $15 burger and beer special.
Click here to see The Merchant's menu and to make reservations, or call 617-482-6060.
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GEM Now Offering Champagne
Dinner for Two Every Day
GEM's (42 Province St.) Valentine's Day Champagne Dinner for 2 was such a hit that the prix-fixe offer is now available any day GEM is open.
The dinner comes with a bottle of Moet, two appetizers, two entrees and a shared dessert. Call 617-482-1213 to make a reservation or for more info.
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Free Fitness Classes for One Week at Women's Fitness of Boston
Sweat out your stress at Women's Fitness of Boston (27 School St.) with free fitness classes for one week. Click here for a pass to receive this offer.
Also, join Women's Fitness of Boston before March 31st and receive 1/2 off the enrollment fee ($29.99 in savings). Click here to join and for more info on classes.
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Save 10% at Ames Boston Hotel by Booking Through Facebook
The Ames Boston Hotel (1 Court St.) is offering 10% off your stay when you make reservations through Facebook. Click here to take advantage of this offer.
Please call 617-979-8100 for more information, or click here for the hotel's website. |
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Macy's Ultimate Wardrobe Pre-Sale Now Happening; Sale Starts Feb. 25th
Macy's is running a pre-sale event through Feb. 24th, leading up to its five-day Ultimate Wardrobe Sale (Feb. 25th - March 1st).
Reserve pre-sale items now using your Macy's credit card and the store will hold your purchase at the sale price to pick up after the sale begins on Feb. 25th. You can save 50 to 90% off when using your Macy's Wow Pass and take an extra 25% off your $100 or more Men's Store purchase. Select sportswear and fashion jewelry brands are being offered at 20% off when you buy one, 25% off when you buy two, and 30% off when you buy three or more - ask an associate for details. |
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Wanted: 1,000 Adults Mentors for Boys and Girls for Mayor's Mentoring Movement
This week Mayor Martin Walsh announced the city has partnered with the Mass Mentoring Partnership to launch the Mayor's Mentoring Movement. The Mayor's Mentoring Movement aims to recruit at least 1,000 adult mentors during the next two years, of which at least 10% will be city employees. The goal of the program is to create consistent and enduring relationships that will help young people succeed. This program will support boys and girls, ages 7-18+, understanding that all youth deserve a caring adult mentor in their lives.
Companies can participate in mentoring in a number of ways: Encourage employees to become mentors either on their own or as a group; Support mentoring programs through grants or sponsorships; Provide pro-bono support; or donate tickets for mentors and mentees to enjoy a 'lunch' or 'dinner' together.
Click here for more information and to become a mentor.
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Artists Crossing Gallery Moving to 24 Bromfield Street - Good Time to Buy Art
The Artists Crossing Gallery, now located at 431 Washington St., will be moving this week to 24 Bromfield St. If you've had your eye on a piece of artwork, now is the time to purchase it! The gallery will reopen the second week of March at its new location.
Please click here for more information about the Artists Crossing Gallery. The Gallery is a cooperative fine art gallery featuring unique art hand-made by local artists.
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Rescheduled: Public Meeting About Proposed Development at 110 Broad Street on Feb. 23rd
The Boston Redevelopment Authority is holding a public meeting for the developer to present their proposed project at 110 Broad St. This meeting is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 23rd from 6-7:30 pm at the BRA Board Room, 9th Floor, City Hall.
The proposal includes approximately 52 residential units, 3,500 sq. ft. of ground floor retail, and 35 below grade parking spaces. Contact Tyler Norod at the BRA at 617-918-4349 or email him at [email protected] for more info. |
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Rescheduled: Emerson College Little Building Project Public Meeting on Feb. 24th
Emerson College has submitted an institutional master plan amendment for its Little Building Renovation Project (80 Boylston St.). The Boston Redevelopment Authority is hosting a public meeting on Feb. 24th to discuss the proposed project that includes adding a 14th floor to the dormitory, as well as renovating the inside and outside of the building.
This meeting was originally scheduled for January but needed to be rescheduled due to weather. This meeting will take place at 6 to 7:30 pm at the Hyatt Regency Boston (One Avenue de Lafayette). For more info please email Katelyn Sullivan at [email protected] or call her at 617-918-4425. |
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BID Internships Available
The Downtown Boston BID is seeking qualified, enthusiastic interns to assist with the following projects: - Office administration and customer service
- Policy research and analysis
- Data collection, input and management
Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. |
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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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